Volunteering – Bronx Park forest restoration, beautifying Williamsburg playground, and more

Volunteering – Bronx Park forest restoration, beautifying Williamsburg playground, and more

nyc.gov/parks Connect with NYC Parks Volunteering: Jul 2, 2015 – Jul 7, 2015 Citywide Highlights Bronx Park Forest Restoration On Saturday, July 11, help us restore Bronx Forest and make it easier for visitors to explore this beautiful natural resource. […]

by · July 2, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Parks
EF Sports, Inc. & The Bharati Dance Academy presents MINIONS Day

EF Sports, Inc. & The Bharati Dance Academy presents MINIONS Day

EF Sports, Inc. and The Bharati Dance Academy in collaboration with the Office of Council Member James Vacca and Assembly Member Mark Gjonaj, will host a MINIONS Day at Bronx House on Thursday, July 2, 2015. The youth and community […]

The Bronx Celebrates at the Heritage of Pride March

The Bronx Celebrates at the Heritage of Pride March

While Manhattan hosts the Heritage of Pride March, Bronxite’s turned out in full force to march down Fifth Avenue. Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, J. Christopher Neal, and Ugandan activist, Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, were the grand marshals of the parade. People […]

by · July 1, 2015 · LGBT Issues
Country Club Civic Association & the 45th Precinct Team Up to Clean Up!

Country Club Civic Association & the 45th Precinct Team Up to Clean Up!

On Saturday, June 27th, abut 2 dozen Country Club Civic members gathered with officers of the 45th Precinct to combat graffiti in their area. CCCA President Mike McNerney, Community Board 10’s Man on a Mission John Provetto and Officer Frank […]

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting Update

49th Precinct Community Council Meeting Update

Last night, the 49th bid fond adieu to 2 – Detective Vic DiPierro & Captain Timothy McCormack and welcomed Captain Keith Walton.  Detective DiPierro has retired and Captain McCormack has been reassigned to the 48th Precinct. All photos by Aleksander Nilaj.

BP Diaz at ‘New York Salutes America’

BP Diaz at ‘New York Salutes America’

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. addresses the crowd at the annual “New York Salutes America” fireworks extravaganza at Orchard Beach on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The event, which is co-sponsored by State Senator Jeff Klein, kicks off the city’s […]

by · July 1, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 1, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: July 1, 2015

by · July 1, 2015 · Photos
BRONX D.A.: SPEEDING, DRUNK DRIVER SENTENCED FOR DEATH OF TODDLER TWINS’ MOM

BRONX D.A.: SPEEDING, DRUNK DRIVER SENTENCED FOR DEATH OF TODDLER TWINS’ MOM

SENTENCE FOR SPEEDING, DRUNK DRIVER Mom of Twin Toddlers Struck Down in Van Nest/West Farms Crash   (Bronx, NY – June 29, 2015) – Bronx County District Attorney Robert Johnson announces that 29-year-old AGUSTUS JENKINS of Montgomery, NY, has been […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Crime

Queens County Women’s Bar Association Makes History

Queens County Women’s Bar Association Makes History Attorney Lourdes M. Ventura, Installed As First Latina President For the first time in its 84-year history the Queens County Women’s Bar Association (QCWBA) will have a woman of Latina heritage lead the […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Law, Local News, News
Caribbean Heritage Celebration

Caribbean Heritage Celebration

On Thursday, June 18, 2015 the Office of the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., hosted the annual Caribbean Heritage Celebration at Bay Eden Senior Center, recognizing the rich history and culture of the community.  

by · June 30, 2015 · Bulletin Board
Passion Project “From One Youth To Another”

Passion Project “From One Youth To Another”

On Friday, June 26, 2015 Julie Itwaru of P.S. 182 took a “Passion Project” out side the doors of her class room and to the Jacobi Medical Center where she delivered over 20 packages to the youth for a speedy […]

NBC To Donald Trump, ‘You’re Fired!’

NBC To Donald Trump, ‘You’re Fired!’

NBC Fires Donald Trump NBC said Monday that it is ending its business relationship with mogul and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump because of comments about Mexican immigrants. NBC announced that it is “ending its business relationship” with the Celebrity Apprentice […]

by · June 30, 2015 · News, Television
Puerto Rico $72B Debt Crisis Raises Concerns, Inaction

Puerto Rico $72B Debt Crisis Raises Concerns, Inaction

On Monday, Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico, told a television audience that the island commonwealth is just days away from a historic economic collapse and is unable to repay its estimated $72 billion in debt. The threat of default […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Business, Community Affairs, News
Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 30, 2015

Bronx Chronicle Photo of the Day: June 30, 2015

by · June 30, 2015 · Photos
Rent Guidelines Board Votes Rent Freeze

Rent Guidelines Board Votes Rent Freeze

On Monday night, history was made when the Rent Guidelines Board voted for a rent freeze for the first time in NYC, a decision that will affect 1 million rent-stabilized residents in the city. The board voted against any increase on one-year […]

by · June 30, 2015 · Government, Housing